Storm Cancellations: Cary Cruise Night, Concert In Park

CARY, IL — The Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce has cancelled Wednesday night's cruise night due to severe weather expected for the area.

The cruise night was supposed to run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church parking lot, 410 N. First St., Cary. The cruise night was set to feature Mustangs and Cobras and a Touch a Truck event.

The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, in a Facebook post, wrote: "This darn weather! We were hoping to 'Go for it' but doesn't look like a good idea for tonight! See you next week!"

Here is a look at other area cancellations we've heard of as of 5 p.m. Wednesday:

• The Barrington Park District closed its pool earlier in the afternoon and announced it would possibly reopen at 4 p.m. The park district will provide further updates on its Facebook page.
• The Barrington Park District has also cancelled its summer concert for Wednesday night. "Serendipity" has been rescheduled for Aug. 16.
• The Grayslake Farmers Market has been shut down for this afternoon, Julie Jason, market manager at Grayslake Farmers Market, told Patch in an email response. The market typically runs from 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday.

A tornado watch has been issued for the Chicago as the risk of tornadoes increases with severe weather expected on Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will and Winnebago counties.

Storms could produce damaging tornadoes, damaging winds and damaging hail through 7 p.m. Wednesday. The weather service said the highest threat for tornadoes is between Interstate 80 and the Wisconsin-Illinois border.

• Tornado Watch Issued For Chicago Area

The weather service said strong to severe storms are developing in northwest Illinois and moving east southeast at about 30 mph. Storms could also bring periods of heavy rain, which could result in more flash flooding, especially in the Chicago metro area, according to the weather service.

Any weather-related cancellations not included above can be sent via text to senior local editor Amie Schaenzer at 847-790-6417.